The Source of the River

By Fernando E. Mancuso

A river's silence threatens to tear civilizations apart. In a world where hope has run dry, a sleeping river is the only promise of life.

Years ago, the great river that once united the peoples of the plains and the mountains came to a stop. The lagoon became a muddy puddle, the forest began to wither, and the animal herds moved away. The peoples, once connected by the river, became strangers, pitted against each other by scarcity and fear.

When a young storyteller is sent on a journey to find the source of the drought, his path crosses with other brave individuals who, like him, seek a solution to save their peoples. Together, they must climb the mountain, unravel the secrets of a lost civilization, and confront the truth hidden upriver. But the river they have awakened is more than just water; it is an unstoppable force that could destroy their own people, a source of life, and a path that will unite them in the future.

The River's Origin is an epic tale of adventure, peace, and power. It is a story about the journey of four strangers who, by uniting, discover that true strength is found not in power, but in cooperation and in the most important lesson the river can teach them: that life only flows when you work together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQTRSCFF
• ISBN13: 9798264900624
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"